Allison S.Pet Care Specialist Allison is so excited to be working with Heaven Sent! She is originally from Columbia, Missouri and is a graduate of Stephens College."I have been an animal lover my whole life. I grew up in a house full of cats and as a kid my friends and I volunteered every weekend at my local Humane Society. As soon as I got my drivers license I began pet sitting for teachers, family friends, and colleagues, finding lots of joy in making their furry friends happy and getting to be a little part of their lives. When I'm not petting puppies or cuddling kitties, I'm an actor! I particularly love classical theatre and Shakespeare. I look forward to receiving lots of from - and giving lots of love to - all of the sweet pets I get to work with!".

Betsy K.Pet Care Specialist Betsy grew up in Michigan where animals were always a big part of her family! She grew up with a dog, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hermit crabs, and fish. Her and her family would also frequently nurse injured bunnies or birds back to health before returning them to their environments! She moved to Chicago in the mid-nineties to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After that she worked as a fashion/knitwear designer and other jobs in design fields."I live in Rogers Park with my husband and two young sons, a crazy 4 year-old German Shepherd - Suki, and a beautiful Maine Coon cat named Yoshi. I enjoy meeting and caring for so many sweet and fun dogs, and experiencing their great spirits and personalities. When I am not walking dogs, I am probably running or working on knitwear, fashion or other creative projects."

Leslie B.Pet Care Specialist Leslie has been walking dogs with Heaven Sent since 2015. She has had pets her whole life including dogs and hamsters. "I have always loved animals especially dogs. I currently have a black standard poodle named George. I love how happy the dogs are when I arrive for their walks. They all have very distinct personalities. I am originally from Orange County, California, but I have lived in Chicago since 2006. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies, and traveling."

Lemmon M.Pet Care Specialist, House-Sitter Profile Coming Soon...

Katherine R.Pet Care Specialist Katherine has lived on the far north side of Chicago her entire life and grew up with a variety of pets since the age of 9. Katherine is married and has three adult children. She was an Early Childhood Educator for many years, and recently decided to seek employment working with animals. She has volunteered with two rescues groups since 2003 and has fostered over 30 dogs in her home. She has always loved animals (especially dogs) and currently has three dogs, a cat, and a bird. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, biking, gardening, reading, cooking/baking, home projects and movies.“I’ve always loved dogs. As a child I was always bringing home strays, and would eventually find their owners. It’s something I still do today! Volunteering at the shelter and fostering dogs is very rewarding. I love when I can reunite an owner with their lost dog or cat, foster a dog until they find their forever home, or help a sick or abused dog become well again.”

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Susan B.Pet Care Specialist Susan is originally from the Detroit area and has lived in the Chicago area for over 20 years."I currently live with 5 cats and enjoy getting my dog fix through my job. I love taking care of animals and that my clients always great me with warm and loving welcomes! I also enjoy the opportunity to be out and about during all 4 seasons. I like to spend my spare time with my family and friends, and also like watching movies, reading, doing yoga, and trying new restaurants."

Jennifer J.Pet Care Specialist Jennifer has lived lived in various parts of the US (Nashville, TN, Columbia, MD, Pittsburgh, PA, Houston, TX) prior to settling down in the Chicagoland area. Her family recently adopted a 3 year old miniature pinscher, and have also have two beta fish that they've had for quite a while."The best part of my work day is when the pooches I work with greet me with such excitement! I love it! When not visiting my dogs, I spend my time shuttling my two daughters to and from their activities."

Kenzie R.Pet Care Specialist Kenzie has always had animals around growing up, such as fish, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs. At college, her coursework was heavily animal-focused courses such as animal biology, companion animal care, human and animal interactions, and shelter management."Since I was a kid, if you asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up I would tell you "I want to work with animals!" I have always had animals around growing up fish, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs. There is a pureness in animals hearts that fills me up, and brings joy, which is why I choose and love to spend every day with them! I enjoy being outdoors with the animals, exploring local neighborhoods, and giving the animals as many cuddles as I can."

Kyle S.Pet Care Specialist Kyle is a graduate student at Roosevelt University in Chicago and has a dog (Roxy) and cat (Jane) of his own. He is originally from the suburbs and has lived in Chicago the since 2012."A reason I enjoy working with animals is because of the unique personalities all the animals have. In my spare time I enjoy hiking and playing sports. Something I look forward to, as a pet-sitter/dog-walker with Heaven Sent, is all the happy faces I get to see every day."

Angel A.Pet Care Specialist, House-Sitter Angel is originally from Georgia but grew up in Skokie. Her family has an Australian Shepherd and a brindle cat that she loves and cares for every day. She has pet-sat for many of her co-workers, friends, and bosses over the years."I've always felt a special connection towards animals. I did a lot of travelling in the past volunteering on farms, working, and caring for a variety of animals daily. Now that I'm back home, I do a lot of gardening and cooking with my family. I try to educate my peers about food waste and reducing our carbon footprint. I also enjoy painting and drawing -- I love doing pet portraits!"

Ann Marie H.Pet Care Specialist Ann Marie is originally from Michigan, but lived in Germany for 14 years, and is still a part-time translator! She met her Chicago-born, cubs-rabid husband in Switzerland, and they have lived in Chicago for the past 18 years. They have two children and a rescue tabby cat named Pushkin. Other than taking care of pets, she enjoys baking (especially pies!), making small hand-sewn gifts, and she always has a jig-saw going."I enjoy being a dog-walker because the dogs are always happy to see me and it is nice to have the company while walking!"

Clare F.Pet Care Specialist Clare moved back to her hometown of Chicago when she took a job in hospitality management. She has two dogs of her own, Lily and Judae, who she adopted from Turkey. They are ten and eleven years old now, and have lived with her in Germany, Hungary, and now the US."While I lived in Hungary and Turkey, I worked with local shelters to help get strays adopted. I enjoy working with animals because they always make me smile and bring such joy to my life! I love taking photos of animals and traveling in my free time.

Greg M.Pet Care Specialist Profile Coming soon...

Erita B.Pet Care Specialist Erita has a an 11-year old Yorkie named Wrigley, and is thrilled to be working with Heaven Sent Pet Care as a Daily Walker!"As a dog-walker with Heaven Sent, I'm excited to meet new dogs and learn about all of their individual personalities."

Griff B.Pet Care Specialist Griff is recently retired, and has lived in Evanston since 2002, though he grew up in California. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, skiing, and golfing."I was impressed with the way Heaven Sent took care of our two cats (Jacob and Mini) and I thought it would be a good experience working with the animals and helping out owners that are working or on vacation. Something I look forward to as a dog walker with Heaven Sent, is seeing the animals get excited when they see that they are going out for a walk!"

Lynne M.Pet Care Specialist Lynne recently moved to Des Plaines from Chicago. She has had cats and dogs and other various animals in her life since birth. "A reason I enjoy working with animals is because I LOVE THEM! Something I look forward to as a dog walker with Heaven Sent is meeting more animals to give some love and take care of."

Raven W.Pet Care Specialist Raven was born in Des Plaines but grew up in Chicago her whole life. She's mainly had cats, but is hoping to add a puppy to her family soon. "Working with animals is extremely therapeutic. I love to give the pups as much love as possible and get shakes goodbye at the end of our time together. I'm really glad to be a part of the Heaven Sent Team!"

Sharon B.Pet Care Specialist Sharon is a life-long Chicagoan, graphic-artist, guitarist, and a fan of many styles of music. She's a travel lover who is especially fond of Italy (and pretty much all of Western Europe.) She grew up with dogs and cats, and is currently sharing her home with four Italian-named cats: Rico, Bella, Sofia, and Lucia."Recently, I began fostering kittens with Feline Friends Chicago, which I find highly rewarding as I can get my "kitten-fix" while keeping my own cat population down to four. I enjoy getting to know the unique personalities of all the furry friends I've been meeting through Heaven Sent!"